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CALCUTTA INDIA-1962: This vintage 8mm home movie captures a bustling riverside scene in Calcutta, with weathered wooden boats resting on the muddy shore. Local laborers, some carrying baskets on their heads, work diligently near the vessels under a bright sky. The iconic Howrah Bridge spans the river in the background, its steel truss structure a prominent landmark. The footage, shot on 8mm film, shows natural color and grain, offering a nostalgic glimpse into daily life and river trade in 1960s India.
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